Ercolano
Smaller than Pompeii but better preserved: here the volcanic mud protected the wood, roofs and upper floors of the houses. Hundreds of skeletons were found in the ancient harbour, and the Villa of the Papyri yielded a library of carbonised scrolls.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind, wave height and sea temperature.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Portici-Ercolano station, 1.1 km away (about 20 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Torre del Greco station, 2.4 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP), about 10 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 200 m away.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from April to June and from September to November, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From July to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is November (about 115 mm), the driest July. The sea is above 22 °C from June to October, peaking at 27 °C in August.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 6 to 14 °C | 14° 6° | 70 | 16° |
| Feb | from 7 to 14 °C | 14° 7° | 54 | 14° |
| Mar | from 8 to 15 °C | 15° 8° | 55 | 14° |
| Apr | from 10 to 18 °C | 18° 10° | 37 | 16° |
| May | from 15 to 22 °C | 22° 15° | 57 | 19° |
| Jun | from 20 to 28 °C | 28° 20° | 34 | 23° |
| Jul | from 23 to 32 °C | 32° 23° | 20 | 26° |
| Aug | from 23 to 32 °C | 32° 23° | 36 | 27° |
| Sep | from 19 to 28 °C | 28° 19° | 69 | 25° |
| Oct | from 15 to 23 °C | 23° 15° | 74 | 22° |
| Nov | from 12 to 19 °C | 19° 12° | 115 | 20° |
| Dec | from 8 to 16 °C | 16° 8° | 53 | 18° |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 24 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total; sea: surface temperature from NOAA OISST. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
- The Gran Cono of Vesuvius (trail 5)Trail · T · 4.2 km · +230 m · 2 hours round trip · 7 km
- ★ Snorkelling at GaiolaWater sports · Snorkelling · Beginners, with a guide · 14 km
Nearby
- VesuvioNature · 7 km as the crow flies
- NaplesTown · 8 km as the crow flies
- Sansevero ChapelHistory and art · 9 km as the crow flies
- ★ Fontanelle CemeteryHistory and art · 11 km as the crow flies
- PompeiHistory and art · 13 km as the crow flies
- ★ Grotta di Seiano and PausilyponHistory and art · 14 km as the crow flies